North Sea picks up performance pace

摘要

Third quarter 2012 figures reveal a continued positive outlook for the UK continental shelf (UKCS), according to Deloitte, with confidence returning to investment decisions being made in the sector. The market analyst's latest North West Europe review report shows drilling activity in the UK during the first three quarters of 2012 has exceeded the same period last year and is just 6% off the total number of wells drilled during 2011. With three months of the year still to go, drilling levels are on target to overtake 2011's total. In addition, the number of UK deals - where oil and gas fields are bought and/or sold - reported this year is already up 5% on the total number which took place last year. The number of fields granted development approval in the UK this year has also surpassed the total number of approvals in 2011.